Here's, more or less what I have on a Brute of mine right now.
Currently the PVP IO you see in the build isn't there and I'm debating whether it's really necessary. He's ridiculously tough as-is right now and I've only just started really getting anything more than basic Alpha slots on him.
His schtick thus far is:
- Pop Rage
- Pop Frenzy
- Spring Attack into a group
- Foot Stomp (at this point most minions are dead or trying VERY hard to get that way)
- Lay into a boss with ST attacks.
- Foot Stomp Again (at this point minions should all be dead and LTs should have major hurtage).
Note that I took LBE instead of Hurl. This is personal preference. I just like the fact that I can use LBE even in flight, whereas Hurl doesn't work once your feet come up off the ground. That and the LBE recharges and animates roughly 33% faster keeps damage mostly equivalent.
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Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Super Strength
Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(7), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(7), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(9)
Level 2: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Dull Pain -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 6: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 8: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 10: Temp Invulnerability -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), GA-3defTpProc(33)
Level 12: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(23), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(23), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(25), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(25), Mocking-Rchg(27)
Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 16: Unyielding -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 18: Rage -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 20: Combat Jumping -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(34), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 22: Weave -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(34)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Spring Attack -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 28: Invincibility -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(37)
Level 30: Resist Energies -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(39)
Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Tough Hide -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(42), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42)
Level 38: Resist Elements -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(42), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(43)
Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 44: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(45)
Level 47: Laser Beam Eyes -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A), Heal-I(50)
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Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(45), Mrcl-Rcvry+(45)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(46), EndMod-I(46)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Yeah LBE was a tough call there since it takes the same sets, looks cool and I can shoot LASERS out of my EYES! I took Hurl to HAVE a ranged attack but I'm not bound by law to keep it. Thanks for the tips.
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One consideration in favor of Hurl is that it is also -fly.
For me, that was enough reason to keep it in my build rather than LBE. YMMV
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Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
Pop Rage
Pop Frenzy Spring Attack into a group Foot Stomp (at this point most minions are dead or trying VERY hard to get that way) |
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Originally Posted by Daemodand
On Brutes, Spring Attack is like, "Yes!"
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Been thinking about a SS/Shielder too.
Pop Rage
Pop Fury
Shield Charge
Spring Attack
Foot Stomp
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I use both laser eyes and hurl on my SS/Invul build. I won't post it, it doesnt meet your parameters at all. But even if you took a lot of stuff off from mine he should be ridiculously healthy. Also, keep in mind there are 2 efficient ways to get a =3% Def pvP i/o. One is Hero/villain A-merits. The other is Incarnate trial merits.
Also, you can buy "tuned" Kin Combats (and a few other sets that fit well on a SS/Invul Brute) from the paragon market. For a few real dollars invested you can have a really nice build out. personally I like the tuned I/Os for characters I enjoy, for many reasons. I wont throw them on trial/concept builds cause they are a pain to move from toon to toon.
Below I have the planned build for my SS/Invul Brute Total Violence. This is my first and fave character and I love how he plays but now I find myself looking for that 'OMG you did THAT?' sort of appeal. I'd like advice from the Forum but I have a few caveats:
1) No Purples. I refuse to buy them and if they drop, they drop. He currently has none.
2) I'd like to keep the Kinetic Combat sets as the only real expensive stuff he has (no PvP stuff in other words). I'm not a Marketeer and don't want to be one just to build a character.
3) I hate running out of End. At the moment he has his Cardiac Alpha T4 and Reactive Interface and I'm pretty happy with those.
I know I'm asking a lot but given these parameters how would you rate this build? I want to be able to roll him into most regular content on +4/X8 (my first to do so) and be able to go to town. So...what do I need to change?
Thanks in advance.
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